Cadiz12 gave me these 5 interview questions like, two weeks ago. I asked for it, as part of that meme that was going around. I did so in spite of my gut, which was telling me to not invite someone in the journalism field to interview me, because she'd be most likely to ask me hard questions and/or make me cry. Sure enough, instead of asking me easy questions like, "What's your favorite color?," she went and asked thought-provoking stuff about traits I inherited from my parents. So after two weeks of trying to come up with good answers, this is the best I've got.

1) what's one trait you wish you hadn't inherited/absorbed from your parents

Paranoia. I don't trust anyone with physical access to me or my things. I hate unlocked doors. I REALLY hate uncovered windows, especially at night. I hate being in a position where I can be seen by someone I can't see. And I got all (or most) of that from my parents.

2) you find yourself with an unplanned May tuesday off from work, and all your friends and family are unavailable to frolic with. how do you spend it?

This one is easy. I spend it on the golf course if the weather is warm enough (no guarantee in May), or I spend it on the couch with my laptop watching Tyra sports if the weather's crappy.

3) what is the most thoughtful gift you have received?

iPod from the wife a few years back. It was a great gift at the perfect time.

4) name one movie for which you would sit through all of the bonus features, look for easter eggs and watch over and over again on dvd; what makes it so repeatable?

After much internal debate, I can't choose between Catch Me If You Can and Apollo 13. For some reason, I can watch either of those movies over and over, and act like I've never seen them each time. But since the question clearly asks for just one movie, I'll stick with Apollo 13. I knew the story before I ever saw the movie, and I've since seen the movie several times, yet it leaves me in suspense every time.

5) you've won a million dollars (after taxes) in the lottery. whom do you tell and what do you do with the money?

I'd tell my wife, and we'd do a little dance of joy. Then I'd put half of it away immediately, not to be seen for 15-20 years (except maybe the interest/capital gains, I might spend some of that). Then I'd call the rest of the family and tell them that we won half a million dollars! I'd refinance my mortgage so that my payment was like, $50/month. I'd contribute to the college funds of my niece and nephew, buy a car, upgrade some home electronics, and invest in some photo gear. Then I'd finally try to get some sleep.